8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 5, 2021

BARNES GROUP INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

1-4801	06-0247840
(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
123 Main Street
Bristol
Connecticut	06010
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(860) 583-7070

Registrant's telephone number, including area code

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class	Trading Symbol	Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	B	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(b) On November 5, 2021, Michael A. Beck, Senior Vice President of Barnes Group Inc. (the “Company”) and President of Barnes Aerospace, notified the Company that he has decided to retire, effective April 30, 2022, following an orderly transition period. Mr. Beck is currently a “named executive officer” within the meaning of Instruction 4 to Item 5.02 of Form 8-K and is expected to remain a “named executive officer” when the Company files its definitive proxy statement for its 2022 annual meeting of stockholders.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No.	Document Description
99.1	Press Release of the Company dated November 11, 2021.
104	Cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL.

SIGNATURES

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	BARNES GROUP INC.
	(Registrant)
Date:  November 12, 2021	By:	/s/ James C. Pelletier
		James C. Pelletier      Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1 Barnes Group Inc. 123 Main Street Bristol, CT 06010

NEWS RELEASE

Michael A. Beck Announces Plans to Retire as Senior Vice President, Barnes Group Inc. and President, Barnes Aerospace

BRISTOL, Conn., November 11, 2021 — Barnes Group Inc. (NYSE: B), a global provider of highly engineered products, differentiated industrial technologies, and innovative solutions, today announced that Michael A. Beck has notified the Company of his intention to retire as Senior Vice President, Barnes Group Inc. and President, Barnes Aerospace.

Following five years of contributing to the success of the Company’s Aerospace segment, Mike has indicated his desire to retire and spend more time with family. He will continue to serve in his current capacity and support a smooth transition through April 2022.

“We thank Mike for his dedicated service and significant contributions to our long-term profitable growth strategy,” said Patrick J. Dempsey, President and Chief Executive Officer, Barnes Group Inc. “Throughout his extensive career in the Aerospace industry, Mike has built high performance teams and delivered solid operating results. As a member of the Company’s senior leadership team, his Barnes Group tenure is marked by the same achievements. We will miss Mike’s leadership and wish him well in his retirement.”

About Barnes Group

Barnes Group Inc. (NYSE: B) is a global provider of highly engineered products, differentiated industrial technologies, and innovative solutions, serving a wide range of end markets and customers. Its specialized products and services are used in far-reaching applications including aerospace, transportation, manufacturing, automation, healthcare, and packaging. The skilled and dedicated employees of Barnes Group around the globe are committed to the highest performance standards and achieving consistent, sustainable profitable growth. Barnes Group is committed to corporate accountability and furthering environmental, social and governance principles as evidenced by our listing as one ofAmerica’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek. For more information, visitwww.BGInc.com.

Contact:

Barnes Group Inc.

William Pitts

Director, Investor Relations

860.583.7070

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